Commercial Class “B” Driving

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Commercial Class “B” Driving Program – 

This 150-hour Truck Driver Florida Class B course prepares students for entry into the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics industry.  This course prepares students for 200 miles of local and highway driving, which includes 40 miles of night driving.  This program prepares students to take the CDL Class B driving exam that is offered at the MTC testing facility.  Students will study vehicle safety, accident prevention, operating regulations, cargo handling, documentation procedures, pre-trip preparation, inspection, backing, road and hazardous driving skills, and licensing requirements.

 

Steps to Enrollment Apply now

 

Class B CDL Program –

150 Hours, 4 weeks

Day – 7:30am – 6:00pm

Upcoming Class Starting

7/8/24 – 7/31/24,

9/9/24 – 10/2/24,

10/28/24 – 11/20/24,

1/13/25 – 2/6/25

Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.

$2,030.64

(**All fees subject to change)

2024-2025 Commercial Class “B” Driving Cost Sheet

 

A minimum age of 18 is required to enter this course

Must meet D.O.T. requirements to drive in Florida and have a class “B” learner’s permit

Must pass D.O.T. physical (validation for 1 or 2 years), and provide a copy of the physical

Have no more than 6 points on their driving license in the last 36 months

Pass D.O.T. Drug Screening. (Subject to random drug and alcohol screenings.)

No fleeing/eluding of law enforcement convictions

NO DUI convictions (60 months)

Non-driving and driving felony conviction(s) are reviewed on a case -by-case basis

Submit to a driving record review. (minimum 7 years)

MTC Transportation & Logistics Center

3050 NE 36th Ave. Ocala, FL. 34479

(Located behind Booster Stadium)

CDL Learner’s Permit – Class B

State of FL CDL Handbook (PDF & HTML)

Program Highlights

STARTING SALARIES

Vary, ranging from:

$26,300 to $76,890*

*Based on state of Florida labor market statistic.

Employers

  • R & L Global Logistics Inc.
  • Windy Hill Foliage Inc.
  • CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion
  • Jiffy Transport Inc.
  • Marion County Board of County Commissioners – Fleet Management
  • Capris Furniture
  • Raney’s Truck Center

Commercial Vehicle Driving Master Plan of Instruction

  • Vehicle safety
  • Basic and hazardous driving skills
  • Handling equipment and cargo
  • Dealing with various transmissions
  • Operating regulations and documentation procedures
  • Pre-trip, preparation, and maintenance
  • Backing, docking, and maneuvering

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

Commercial Driver’s License Class “B”

(Passing grade of final pre-trip, skills, and road test required to test for CDL license.)

Marion Technical College also offers CDL Class A, & B Testing

CDL Testing Information

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • CDL Class-B driver

Business Advisors

  • John Brantley | Cheney Brothers Inc.
  • Donnie Graves | Windy Hill
  • Wanda Lasher | Jiffy Transport
  • Sonja Blunt | CareerSource CLM
  • Mark Williams | Marion County Board of County Commissioners Fleet Management
  • Josh Kramer | Marion County Board of County Commissioners Fleet Management
  • Darren Park | City of Ocala
  • Richard Monroe | MTC